Homosexuals started appearing in theatre from the beginning, but only as flamboyant or predatory individuals. During the 1950s and 1960s the Sexual Revolution helped homosexual playwrights, actors, and directors to make plays and performances about issued they faced and topics that other homosexuals could relate with. They faced many criticisms from other people of theater, being called perverts. Black theater was also unsupportive of this new form of theater. By the late 1970s gay playwrights were able to include gay characters in more plays. At first gay theater was flashy, but then transvestite theater included shock tactics, high camp, glitter rock, and reverse glamour to make a greater impact. Gay musicals also had their moment of spotlight in the mid 1970's. Gay theater was promoted from gay producing companies to further relate to gay audiences, and feminist theater helped shape lesbian theater. The outburst of AIDS killed many homosexuals in the theater, which showed their value and impact.
Gay and Lesbian Theatre
Homosexuals started appearing in theatre from the beginning, but only as flamboyant or predatory individuals. During the 1950s and 1960s the Sexual Revolution helped homosexual playwrights, actors, and directors to make plays and performances about issued they faced and topics that other homosexuals could relate with. They faced many criticisms from other people of theater, being called perverts. Black theater was also unsupportive of this new form of theater. By the late 1970s gay playwrights were able to include gay characters in more plays. At first gay theater was flashy, but then transvestite theater included shock tactics, high camp, glitter rock, and reverse glamour to make a greater impact. Gay musicals also had their moment of spotlight in the mid 1970's. Gay theater was promoted from gay producing companies to further relate to gay audiences, and feminist theater helped shape lesbian theater. The outburst of AIDS killed many homosexuals in the theater, which showed their value and impact.